Bulgaria 1 lev April Uprising Against Turks PR68 PCGS bronze coin 1976

This 1976 Bulgaria 1 Lev “April Uprising” commemorative coin, certified PCGS PR68RD, honors the 100th anniversary of the April Uprising — a turning point in Bulgaria’s struggle for independence. Struck in bronze with a radiant red proof finish, it stands out for its sharp engraving and historical symbolism.

The obverse presents two crossed flintlock pistols, the traditional weapons of the Bulgarian revolutionaries. Above them appears the iconic motto “Свобода или смърт” (Freedom or Death), a rallying cry of the insurgents. Along the rim, the inscription “Априлско въстание • 100 години” forms a bold circular frame, with the year 1876 engraved below the pistols.

The reverse features the emblem of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria — a powerful lion crest standing atop the denomination 1 Лев. Surrounding it are the inscriptions “Народна република България” and the date 1976, complemented by small star separators. The layout is balanced and deeply struck, enhancing the coin’s prooflike appearance.

Issued to commemorate national resistance and sacrifice, this PR68RD example carries historical, artistic, and collector value.

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